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What Does it Mean to Be “House Poor” and How to Avoid it? | The Listing Team If you’re a first-time buyer who’s only just started your house-hunting journey, you might have heard the expression, house poor. Many of us are familiar with the term and understand it carries negative connotations, yet we do not…

5 Things To Skip Renovating Before Listing Your Home For Sale | The Listing Team When you decide to put your home on the market, you want to put your best foot forward in preparing it to look its best for prospective buyers. Besides, the better your home shows, the more offers you’ll likely get,…

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Max Out Your Budget When Buying A Home | The Listing Team When it comes to purchasing a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding your dream property. However, it’s important to consider the potential drawbacks of maxing out your budget for this significant investment. By…

4 Reasons Why Homeowners Decide To Sell Their Homes “As Is” | The Listing Team For starters, what exactly is “as is home”? Selling a home “as is” means sellers put up their homes on the market without doing any repairs to improve its current condition. Rather than putting tons of money, time, and effort…

How the Right Lighting Can Make Your Home Safer for Aging in Place | The Listing Team Photo via Pixabay Making the decision to age in place can be an incredibly liberating choice. It’s a great way to spend your retirement years, and this goes well beyond its ability to save money by cutting out…

Never Lose Listing Leads To The Competition Again | The Listing Team With the help of certain tools and systems, real estate professionals can take steps to guarantee the long-term loyalty of past clients and earn the future business of their current prospects. As a real estate agent, there are few things more painful than…

5 Simple but Essential Minimalist Design Tips | The Listing Team It’s halfway through the year, and you’re probably one of those homeowners who’d already forgotten about their New Year’s resolutions to keep their home more organized. Or you’re a new homeowner who has just packed and moved to a new place and realized you…

Is Downsizing Right For You? 5 Questions To Ask Before Making The Move | The Listing Team There’s a host of reasons many homeowners choose to downsize. Perhaps they’re going to retire soon or their kids have already flown the coop. There’s no need for the extra rooms anymore; cleaning and maintaining them can also…

5 Decisive Questions To Ask Before Buying A House Together | The Listing Team While it’s a cliche that communication is key among successful couples, it couldn’t be any truer and more crucial if you’re planning to buy a house together. Not only are you going to make one of the most fulfilling purchases of…

Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today | The Listing Team Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today   Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives. What makes…